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MANDI awards preview

It's a milestone year at LISC Milwaukee as it prepares to host its 15th annual MANDI awards.

The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation honor non-profit organizations and individuals making an impact on the community.

More than 40 organizations entered applications for the awards late last year. Now, MANDI's selection committee has pared the list down to 16 finalists, in 5 categories.

The Oscar-style award show happens April 9 at the Phister Hotel.

Click the podcast player above to hear our interview with Dawn Hutchison-Weiss, Communications Director with LISC Milwaukee. Then, click the next button (directly to the right of the play button) to hear from Nicholas Robinson, a member of the MANDI selection committee.

Here's the list of 2014 finalists:

Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award(Recognizes a public space that helped to build the community):

Three Bridges Park

Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum

Journey House Parkers Football Stadium

BMO Harris Bank Cornerstone Award (Recognizes an organization for their commitment and effectiveness over time):

Vision Award Honoree:

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